Mangalore, Dec 12: Final countdown has begun for the prestigious title of Mr Dubai. The final results will be announced on December 13 and for the first time in the history of the pageant two Mangalorean youth are vying for the coveted title.
Manoj Shetty, son of Ramesh and Sharada Shetty couple of Naguri and Shakeer, son of Nayaz Ahmed and Kausar couple of Pandeshwar are the finalists from Mangalore.
Both Mangaloreans have been a familiar face in Dubai because of their modeling career, which has been going on smoothly.
The Mr Dubai pageant for this year began in September with 168 aspirants contesting for the title. Total of 70 aspirants had qualified in the preliminary rounds and 20 were selected during the semi-finals held on November 29. They were trained for a month and made ready for the finals.
Every Fridays the finalists had to perform various competitions to showcase their talent and now they are all ready to know what is there in store for them.
With two Mangaloreans, five Indians are in finals, which in itself is a matter of pride.
Manoj and Shakeer
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